forewarn

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /fɔrˈwɔrn/ UK /fɔːˈwɔːn/ See IPA manual

Freq #93884

Meanings

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verb
to warn someone about a danger, problem, or event before it occurs

The guide will forewarn visitors about the steep drop beside the path.

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Synonyms

1 verb · to warn someone about a... warn in advancealert caution

More give notice

Opposites

mislead surprise

Word family

Forms forewarned

Derived forms forewarningforewarner

Related forms warn warning premonition notice

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Forewarned is forearmed

Etymology

From Middle English forewarnen and Old English forewarnian, formed from fore-, 'before or in advance,' + warn. Cognates include German vorwarnen and Swedish forvarna. Its meaning has remained the transparent one: to give warning beforehand.

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